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Germany • Industry focus

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Healthcare and life sciences

With a traditional strength in IT and data law, Osborne Clarke works on behalf of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and digital health industry leaders on regulatory, marketing, and corporate matters. The design and implementation of SaaS products for processing patient data has recently been a prominent area for the firm. The practice group is home to a range of specialists: group leader Andrea Schmoll handles contractual matters and representation in life science developmental projects; Tim Reinhard is particularly valued for his expertise in the intersection between medical technology regulations and IP law; and Tobias Rothkegel is a data protection expert who acts on cybersecurity and AI questions for cloud technology developers in the healthcare space.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'What stands out is the exceptionally personal touch the team provides in its advice. In a market where big law firms are all equally qualified, Osborne Clarke's practice in transactions is versatile, sound and customized to client's needs.’
  • ‘Till-Manuel Saur and his team provide what can rightly called full service. The advice is on point, the availabilities are excellent and the team consists of great personalities who know their craft.’
  • The cooperation and support was immaculate. It seems like there is great internal alignment, with a high degree of accountability and reliability.’
  • 'I could not be happier with the support and could never imagine an external collaboration smoother than this. Karina Naumann is reliable, competent, approachable, trustworthy, and seems like she never stops working. I have never been let down by her, even when I approach her with a complex case that needs timely attention. Apart from being so good at what she does, she's simply a wonderful person to work with. I did recommend her work and expertise to a lot of friends and acquaintances.'
  • 'Osborne Clarke is a genuine tech law firm. The technical knowledge to provide tier 1 legal advice is impressive. The approachability and the sense of what kind of advice the client might need is top of the market.'
  • 'They were diligent in the way they worked on our case - came up with innovative ways to build our case against an unjustified trade mark claim.'

Key clients

  • Kester Capital
  • Schwabe Group
  • Octane Medical Group, Inc.
  • Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum
  • Cytiva
  • NaturalX Health Ventures GmbH
  • Smart Reporting GmbH
  • Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
  • Helios Kliniken GmbH
  • B.Braun
  • neuraxpharm Arzneimittel GmbH
  • Dampsoft GmbH

Work highlights

Advised B.Braun on the design of SaaS products for processing patient data in the cloud, including cyber security requirements and implications for AI components.
Advised Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA on the joint development of an assessment matrix for the consolidated, simple and mass evaluation of AI use cases.
Advised Helios Kliniken GmbH on implementing and complying with confidentiality obligations when migrating patient data to the cloud.
Practice head

Andrea Schmoll

Other key lawyers

Tim Reinhard; Tobias Rothkegel; Till-Manuel Saur; Karina Naumann

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